1st Child COVID Death + APA! Needs Fosters + Mayor City Address

Austin TX

31 August, 2021

3:48 PM

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Good morning, Austin! Guess what day it is? It's Hump Day (a.k.a. Wednesday). I am your Austin Daily host (and editor) Meagan Falcon. As we get through the "hump" of the work week, we are going to catch you up on today's top stories and what else you can look forward to on this eventful day. So, let's get started. But first, the weather: On Wednesday, expect humidity throughout the day. High: 94, low: 77. National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio expects some sunny skies in west central Texas and isolated showers and storms across portions of central and east Texas. For more information, visit weather.gov/ewx. Here are the top stories in Austin today: A child battling COVID-19 died over the weekend marking the first child virus-related death in the county since the pandemic begun in 2020. (Austin Patch) As coronavirus cases decrease across the metro, Austin's health authority said it's important to remain "vigilant." (KVUE.com) Funeral services have been set for Austin PD Officer Randolph "Randy" Boyd in Killeen Friday. Boyd, who died of COVID-19 last week, worked at the department since 2014. (KXAN)Although the Austin area has seen improving numbers in hospital admissions, Travis County set a record over the weekend for the most patients on ventilators during the pandemic.(Austin-American Statesman)Mayor Steve Adler addressed three key topics in his state of the city address he says are impacted by misinformation: COVID-19, crime rates and homelessness. (Fox7 Austin) Austin Pets Alive! needs the community's help to foster more than 30 cats and kittens who were affected by Hurricane Ida. (Austin Patch) Tired of paying too much for your prescriptions? GoodRx helps you locate the lowest prices for medications at local pharmacies. Works for pet medications, too! GoodRx also helps bring the Daily to Austin. Support our sponsor and see how much you can save by going to GoodRx.com. Today in Austin Receive a free car wash when you donate at We Are Blood. (9 a.m.) "Mars Attacks!" at Doc's Drive in Theatre. (8:15 p.m.) "Get Out" at Doc's Drive in Theatre. (8:15 p.m.) THE FOXIES - Summer Never Dies Tour at Empire Control Room Sept. 1. (9 p.m.) Austin Patch Notebook KUT Austin: "When a new round of laws goes into effect on Wednesday, Texas will officially become a 'Second Amendment sanctuary.' That's one piece of a GOP-led effort to limit firearm restrictions and expand gun access in the state. via KERA." (Facebook) Austin ISD: "Wearing a mask and social distancing could save you from unnecessarily quarantining. For more information, see our health protocols. #AISDProud https://www.austinisd.org/student-health/covid-19" (Facebook)Austin Public Library: "We are hiring. Come work with us! Browse open positions here: http://bit.ly/30vN0XW." (Facebook)Austin PBS: "Did you know? Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs hunt during the daytime." (Facebook)Downtown Austin: "We are recovering from the pandemic fairly well according to the Austin Chamber, however, it is important to remember that we are still in recovery and the pandemic is not over with the delta variant increasing cases." (Facebook) Campus Environmental Center: "Come Party with us tomorrow at this year's Party on the Plaza! Stop by anytime between noon and 6 p.m., and let's chat about sustainability and how you can get involved with the CEC We look forward to seeing you at the POP!" (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 4) Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 5) Free Family Mini Photo Sessions! (September 5) Add your event That's it for today! See you tomorrow morning for your next update. If you're "vibing" with these newsletters, consider bringing some of your friends and neighbors along for the ride. You can send them this link to subscribe. Have a great day y'all. Your friendly neighborhood journalist, Meagan Falcon Meagan covers local news for Patch in downtown Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander and Pflugerville. About Meagan: I was born and raised in Corpus Christi and spent three years covering breaking news and things to do in South Texas before I moved to the Austin Metro. When I am not reporting the news, I am enjoying a good book, tending to my garden and spending time with my pup. I am a green thumb novice so if y'all have gardening tips, I would love some. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Austin Daily? Email me at [email protected]. I encourage all neighbors to follow me on Twitter @meaganfalcon for live local news coverage.